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Knee Pain FAQs

Knee
pain is a serious cause for concern, not only from the standpoint of
discomfort and disability, but also because it raises the troubling
question of corrective surgery. If you're looking for answers to your
knee pain dilemma, you may find them in these frequently asked
questions on the subject, courtesy of Lubbock Advanced Physical
Medicine.

How Do Acute Injuries
Cause Knee Pain?

Any
action that suddenly places the knee joint under excessive stress can
cause damage such as torn muscles, stretched ligaments, strained
tendons, or even dislocation of joint component. One example is
"dashboard knee," in which the knee joint is jammed into
the car dashboard during an auto accident.

How does Chronic
Overuse Contribute to Knee Pain?

Chronic
overuse of the knee joint can cause soft tissue strain that gets
steadily worse over time, eventually leading to constant inflammation
and pain. Repetitive motions from activities as running, dancing,
golf, or tennis often cause chronic knee pain.

What Is
Patellofemoral Syndrome?

Patellofemoral
syndrome is the medical term for "runner's knee." This
condition is characterized by painful instability in the
kneecap.

How Do Degenerative
Joint Conditions Cause Knee Pain?

The
most common type of degenerative knee pain is osteoarthritis. This
chronic condition occurs when the cartilage between the bone ends
breaks down, limiting its ability to prevent friction. While this
condition commonly develops with age, the extra stress associated
with obesity can aggravate it, hastening the rate of deterioration.

Can a Spinal
Misalignment Make Me Vulnerable to Knee Pain?

Anything
that throws your musculoskeletal alignment off-center can cause
abnormal stresses and strains in your weight-bearing joints. As a
result, your hips, knees, ankles, and feet may be more vulnerable to
acute injuries as well as chronic pain conditions.

How Does Your
Chiropractor in Lubbock Diagnose Knee Problems?

Our
Lubbock chiropractor, Dr. Kothmann, will check your spinal alignment
and ask you about any conditions or situations that seemed to produce
your pain. Once we know the cause of the pain and any aggravating
factors, we can create a treatment plan to help you feel better.

What Forms of
Non-Surgical Relief Can You Provide?

We
can combine multiple non-surgical techniques to treat your knee
pain. In addition to chiropractic adjustment, we may also prescribe
PRP therapy, physical therapy exercises, ultrasound therapy, laser
therapy, and lifestyle changes such as weight loss.

Our
Chiropractor in Lubbock Has the Answer to Your Knee Pain

Don't
suffer needlessly from knee pain when the answers you seek are
right here at Lubbock Advanced Physical Medicine. Call 806-791-3399
to schedule an appointment with our Lubbock chiropractor.